Posted on January 31, 2013

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Development Associate, Events and Communications

Job Description Summary

The Development Associate – Events Administration & Communications is responsible for communications, events administration, and support of fundraising functions of the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Foundation.

Reports To: Foundation Development Director

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Core Values
  • Demonstrates compassion by understanding the needs of those he/she serves and does all he/she can to meet those needs with kindness and generosity.
  • Demonstrates integrity by maintaining high ethical standards, being open and honest with his/her words and actions, and having the courage always to do the right thing.
  • Demonstrates teamwork by committing to working together toward success. The strength of the team is in each individual member and the strength of each member is in the team.
  • Demonstrates excellence by striving to be the best in everything he/she does.
• Primary responsibilities
  • Provides administration for all events, including Mother's Day, Men's Reception, Regatta, Chairman's Council, Samaritan Society, Angels Among Us, and other events, as required
  • Researches and develops corporate partnership opportunities
  • Manages Foundation communications, including the design, printing and distribution of magazines, annual report, appeals, collateral materials, and other required communications pieces
  • Manages Foundation webpages and social media
  • Runs detailed reports, performs analysis, and prepares presentations associated with communications and events
  • Organizes and maintains Foundation communication and event files – written and digital
  • Exercises discretion and independent judgment while performing job responsibilities
  • All other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

1. is passionate about the mission of the organization;
2. is a self-starter who is highly organized and detail-oriented;
3. uses independent judgment to produce a quality work product within tight time constraints;
4. has high professional standards, and communicates with diplomacy and tact;
5. has excellent computer skills, including strong competency with Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign;
6. has ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve department goals;
7. has excellent written and verbal communication skills;
8. is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively to further the performance of the overall team;
9. is able to juggle a variety of tasks, clearly defining priorities, and manage time efficiently; and
10. has a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience in office administration (preferably in a development or foundation office).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to push/pull 200 lbs
• Ability to stoop, bend, and squat
• Ability to walk up one flight of stairs
• Ability to walk one mile
• Ability to sit for one hour minimum
• Visual acuity
• Audio acuity

Application Instructions

To read more about this position and apply on-line, please visit us at www.vnhcsb.org or come by and fill out an application at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, "The Best Place To Work In Santa Barbara!", 512 Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. EOE